Hey, we aren't just a bunch of hilljack truck chasing metal stringer fools. Well at least most of us are not.

I understand why you think Steel are a bad idea, at least I think I do...Is it because of the Upper Delaware? I understand all the skepticism, as I am one of them as well. When I was talking to a certain gentleman and he explained to me that the Dr. in NY was already licking his lips at what could be done to the Lehigh if the dams would disappear I started to become a little bit of a believer. The thought of Shad, Steel, Atlantic's and the normal trout population all adds up to an unbelievable fisherie. The Dr. also mentioned that he would be able to breed the fish to return in different times of the year, so it would be a year long fisheries. I dunno, like I said I am just a messenger and will be talking to the Dr. himself on a scheduled early spring steel trip in NY.

Posted on: 2011/2/7 20:37

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The thing that kinda gets me is this, I was always under the assumption the TU was against stocking over wild and natives, correct? Why did the TU up near the Ausable request a large stocking of trout on the Ausable, so there would be more fish for a 2 fly contest? Also, been told they frequently request stockings on the LL. Am I just wrong?

Question.... Are the Steel programmed like the Salmon to return to their birth waters? If yes, then if the birthing was done on the Lehigh, would this not mean they would only return to the Lehigh?

Posted on: 2011/2/7 21:05

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Still hoping one of the TU guys can explain to me the reasoning for requesting stockings in certain situations, but poo pooing it when it does not seem to suit them? Furthermore, I hope you do not think I am bashing TU, just trying to gain an understanding.

Posted on: 2011/2/7 21:21

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LRSABecker wrote:The thing that kinda gets me is this, I was always under the assumption the TU was against stocking over wild and natives, correct? Why did the TU up near the Ausable request a large stocking of trout on the Ausable, so there would be more fish for a 2 fly contest? Also, been told they frequently request stockings on the LL. Am I just wrong?

Question.... Are the Steel programmed like the Salmon to return to their birth waters? If yes, then if the birthing was done on the Lehigh, would this not mean they would only return to the Lehigh?

Birthing? Sorry, had to get ya on that one!

Each TU chapter has to make their own decisions on stocking. Some TU's have their own hatcheries and are very dedicated to the practice of stocking. One would like to think that this would occur in waters which did not have a strong wild, self sustaining population.

I'd be very surprised if the dam at Allentown gets removed. There are a number of homes on Adams Island that have docks and their value is increased a great deal by river access to that section of the river for water skiing etc. If the dam is removed I don't think the levels would support a pool anywhere near large enough for unlimited recreational boating. On Google Maps there appears to be a marina in that section as well.

franklin wrote:I'd be very surprised if the dam at Allentown gets removed. There are a number of homes on Adams Island that have docks and their value is increased a great deal by river access to that section of the river for water skiing etc. If the dam is removed I don't think the levels would support a pool anywhere near large enough for unlimited recreational boating. On Google Maps there appears to be a marina in that section as well.

You are correct, as I stated earlier, Allentown is not so much on board as everybody else. However, The mayor did sign off on the research, so thats promising.

Posted on: 2011/2/8 8:59

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